Flood & environment
Can I insure a house on clay?
Usually yes; past subsidence must be declared and limits insurer choice.
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Can I get a mortgage on a high flood-risk property?
Rarely declined on flood alone, but buildings insurance (and sometimes a flood report) will be required.
Full answerHas this house ever flooded?
Risk ≠ history; flooding history comes from the TA6 form, insurer claims, or local knowledge — not the EA rating.
Full answerWhat's the difference between Flood Zone 3 and "high risk"?
Flood Zones (1/2/3) are the planning tool; buyers see High/Medium/Low/Very low from NaFRA2.
Full answerCan I insure a home at flood risk?
Usually yes via Flood Re for eligible homes — but Flood Re excludes homes built after 2009.
Full answerWhy is surface-water risk high when I'm not near a river?
Surface water is rainfall/drainage-driven and independent of rivers.
Full answerThere are flood defences — am I safe?
Defences reduce but don't remove risk; insurers and the rating already factor known defences in.
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